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Former President Calvin Coolidge appears in a straw hat and rubber boots in a stream near the Coolidge family homestead in Plymouth, Vt., on July 14, 1931. A number of the speckled denizens left Plymouth streams for the frying pan after Coolidge returned for a brief vacation. less

Former President Calvin Coolidge appears in a straw hat and rubber boots in a stream near the Coolidge family homestead in Plymouth, Vt., on July 14, 1931. A number of the speckled denizens left Plymouth ... more

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President Herbert C. Hoover and first lady Lou Henry Hoover enjoy their vacation with their Norwegian elkhound, Weeji, at Rapidan Camp, Va., in August 1932.

President Herbert C. Hoover and first lady Lou Henry Hoover enjoy their vacation with their Norwegian elkhound, Weeji, at Rapidan Camp, Va., in August 1932.

President Herbert Hoover poses with one of the five sailfish he caught on his vacation trip in Florida waters aboard the presidential boat Sequoia, Jan. 21, 1933.

President Herbert Hoover poses with one of the five sailfish he caught on his vacation trip in Florida waters aboard the presidential boat Sequoia, Jan. 21, 1933.

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At regular intervals, Navy seaplanes delivered mail to President Franklin Roosevelt aboard his vacation boat cruising off the coast of Nova Scotia. One of the planes is seen about to leave Bar Harbor, Maine, with the presidential mail on July 20, 1936. Waving from the front cockpit is Hall Roosevelt, brother of Mrs. Roosevelt. less

At regular intervals, Navy seaplanes delivered mail to President Franklin Roosevelt aboard his vacation boat cruising off the coast of Nova Scotia. One of the planes is seen about to leave Bar Harbor, Maine, ... more

Activity aboard the Amberjack 11, with all hands busy at some appointed task, as the presidential vacation yacht sailed on June 26, 1933 in Penobscot Bay, Maine. The president's son, James Roosevelt (dark sweater), is assisting his brother, John, to haul in the main sail. Seated in extreme right in the stern of the craft is Franklin Jr. At the wheel (with back to camera), between James and John, is President Franklin Roosevelt. less

Activity aboard the Amberjack 11, with all hands busy at some appointed task, as the presidential vacation yacht sailed on June 26, 1933 in Penobscot Bay, Maine. The president's son, James Roosevelt (dark ... more

In this June 28, 1933, file photo, President Franklin D. Roosevelt talks with his Ambassador-at-Large Norman H. Davis about the Geneva Disarmament Conference, left, while vacationing aboard the Amberjack II at Lakeman Bay, Maine. less

In this June 28, 1933, file photo, President Franklin D. Roosevelt talks with his Ambassador-at-Large Norman H. Davis about the Geneva Disarmament Conference, left, while vacationing aboard the Amberjack II at ... more

Georgia sunshine and country roads attracted President Franklin Roosevelt on the first day of his vacation in Nov. 22, 1935 in Warm Springs. Georgia. At the wheel of his automobile, the president waves as he prepares to leave the "Little White House" for a drive into the picturesque countryside. Motoring and swimming were the chief executive's principal diversions. less

Georgia sunshine and country roads attracted President Franklin Roosevelt on the first day of his vacation in Nov. 22, 1935 in Warm Springs. Georgia. At the wheel of his automobile, the president waves as he ... more

Former President Harry S Truman with his wife Bess and daughter Margaret in the lounge of the American President Lines' President Cleveland, April 28, 1953, before sailing for San Francisco and home after a one-month Hawaiian vacation. less

Former President Harry S Truman with his wife Bess and daughter Margaret in the lounge of the American President Lines' President Cleveland, April 28, 1953, before sailing for San Francisco and home after a ... more

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Former President Harry S Truman, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret Truman are bedecked with leis as a little Hawaiian girl entertains them on the deck of the liner President Cleveland at Honolulu, March 29, 1953. They took a month's vacation in Hawaii as guests of Ed Pauley, California oil man. less

Former President Harry S Truman, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret Truman are bedecked with leis as a little Hawaiian girl entertains them on the deck of the liner President Cleveland at Honolulu, March 29, ... more

The Republican presidential nominee, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower (right), shows his running mate, California Sen. Richard M. Nixon, how to cast for fish and bring them in during an interlude at Eisenhower's vacation retreat near Fraser, Colo. on July 27, 1952. Ike ended his vacation the next day when he and Nixon, GOP vice presidential nominee, conferred on campaign strategy. less

The Republican presidential nominee, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower (right), shows his running mate, California Sen. Richard M. Nixon, how to cast for fish and bring them in during an interlude at Eisenhower's ... more

When he wasn't trout fishing or busy over the cabin's electric stove, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower devoted a good deal of his time to his oil painting during his vacation in the Colorado mountains. On July 23, 1952, the Republican presidential nominee showed reporters six paintings he had completed since starting his vacation the week before. less

When he wasn't trout fishing or busy over the cabin's electric stove, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower devoted a good deal of his time to his oil painting during his vacation in the Colorado mountains. On July 23, ... more

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In this Sept. 10, 1957, file photo, President Dwight Eisenhower relaxes at the 18th hole during a golf game in Newport, R.I.

In this Sept. 10, 1957, file photo, President Dwight Eisenhower relaxes at the 18th hole during a golf game in Newport, R.I.

President Dwight Eisenhower and his friend George E. Allen listen for the replay after an aide hollered over to a commercial fisherman on a nearby boat asking for advice on bait at Block Island, R.I., on Sept. 3, 1958. The president, vacationing at nearby Newport, is holding a feather lure that had failed to attract any fish after several hours of trolling. less

President Dwight Eisenhower and his friend George E. Allen listen for the replay after an aide hollered over to a commercial fisherman on a nearby boat asking for advice on bait at Block Island, R.I., on Sept. ... more

President Dwight Eisenhower and Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower wave to a small crowd as they leave for Washington, ending their vacation at nearby Augusta National Golf Club on Nov. 23, 1959. At right is the "Columbine Flower" which is the state flower of Colorado and after which the plane is named. less

President Dwight Eisenhower and Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower wave to a small crowd as they leave for Washington, ending their vacation at nearby Augusta National Golf Club on Nov. 23, 1959. At right is the "Columbine ... more

With a friendly pat on the shoulder, President Eisenhower says goodbye to California Gov. Edmund (Pat) Brown at the end of a courtesy call Brown paid to the president on Oct. 5, 1959 in La Quinta, Calif. The meeting was at the desert home where Ike was vacationing and trying to get rid of a cold. Both Eisenhower and Brown played golf that day, but on different courses. Brown was a Democrat and considered a presidential possibility in 1960. less

With a friendly pat on the shoulder, President Eisenhower says goodbye to California Gov. Edmund (Pat) Brown at the end of a courtesy call Brown paid to the president on Oct. 5, 1959 in La Quinta, Calif. The ... more

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For once in his European tour, President Dwight Eisenhower wasn't the center of attention of spectators, losing out on Sept. 4, 1959 to the golf ball he hit from the first tee at Turnberry Golf Course in Scotland. The president, who arrived earlier in the day from Paris for a few days vacation before returning to the United States, stayed at Culzean Castle. less

For once in his European tour, President Dwight Eisenhower wasn't the center of attention of spectators, losing out on Sept. 4, 1959 to the golf ball he hit from the first tee at Turnberry Golf Course in ... more

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Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John F. Kennedy and wife Jacqueline in cockpit of their sailboat, Victura, at Hyannis Port, Mass., Aug. 7, 1960. The senator took advantage of ideal weather to get in some sailing before leaving for Washington. less

Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John F. Kennedy and wife Jacqueline in cockpit of their sailboat, Victura, at Hyannis Port, Mass., Aug. 7, 1960. The senator took advantage of ideal weather to get in some ... more

President Kennedy poses with his golfing partners on the first tee at the Palm Beach Country Club before starting off on a final round of golf to end his Easter vacation in Florida, April 4, 1961. The foursome included, from left, his brother-in-law, Stephen Smith of Washington; his father, Joseph Kennedy; and another brother-in-law, actor Peter Lawford. less

President Kennedy poses with his golfing partners on the first tee at the Palm Beach Country Club before starting off on a final round of golf to end his Easter vacation in Florida, April 4, 1961. The foursome ... more

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Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy's hair flew in the wind as she took an elephant ride during her visit to Jaipur, India on March 19, 1962. Riding in the golden seat beside her was her sister, Princess Lee Radziwill. The gaily decorated animal, a female named Bibia, was fitted with false tusks carved from wood. less

Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy's hair flew in the wind as she took an elephant ride during her visit to Jaipur, India on March 19, 1962. Riding in the golden seat beside her was her sister, Princess Lee Radziwill. ... more

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First lady Jacqueline Kennedy holds her son John F. Kennedy Jr. as she rides towards her family's home at Hammersmith Farm, where she spent her vacation, on Sept. 12, 1962, near Newport, R.I.

First lady Jacqueline Kennedy holds her son John F. Kennedy Jr. as she rides towards her family's home at Hammersmith Farm, where she spent her vacation, on Sept. 12, 1962, near Newport, R.I.

Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy pushes a rubber mattress in which her 4-year-old daughter Caroline, left, and her nephew Anthony Radziwill, 2, were lying during a swim in the Mediterranean on Aug. 9, 1962. The first lady and her daughter spent a two-week vacation at Ravello, Italy. less

Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy pushes a rubber mattress in which her 4-year-old daughter Caroline, left, and her nephew Anthony Radziwill, 2, were lying during a swim in the Mediterranean on Aug. 9, 1962. The first ... more

Memi Papacotsis, 12, stands with Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy on the first lady's arrival at Athens airport on Oct. 2, 1963, for a vacation in Greece. The youngster was flown to Washington's Walter Reed Hospital from Greece for a heart operation in 1962 through the efforts of Mrs. Kennedy, who had met her on a previous visit to Greece. Also on hand to greet the president's wife was her sister, Princess Lee Radziwill, second from right, and U.S. Ambassador Henry Labouisse. less

Memi Papacotsis, 12, stands with Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy on the first lady's arrival at Athens airport on Oct. 2, 1963, for a vacation in Greece. The youngster was flown to Washington's Walter Reed Hospital ... more

Vice President Richard Nixon and Mrs. Pat Nixon wave farewell just before taking off for Seattle, Aug. 5, 1960 in Honolulu, after two days of hectic campaigning in the Hawaiian Islands. Heavily draped in leis, the Nixons said they would be back some time for a vacation. less

Vice President Richard Nixon and Mrs. Pat Nixon wave farewell just before taking off for Seattle, Aug. 5, 1960 in Honolulu, after two days of hectic campaigning in the Hawaiian Islands. Heavily draped in leis, ... more

President Gerald Ford has no trouble coming out of a sand trap at the Eldorado Country Club during a round of golf on March 31, 1975 in Palm Springs, Calif. Ford played with comedian Bob Hope during the round. Earlier the president journeyed north to Bakersfield and the naval reserve at nearby Elk Hills for an inspection trip. less

President Gerald Ford has no trouble coming out of a sand trap at the Eldorado Country Club during a round of golf on March 31, 1975 in Palm Springs, Calif. Ford played with comedian Bob Hope during the round. ... more

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President Jimmy Carter and daughter Amy show off part of their catch from a 12-hour fishing trip, May 29, 1977, in St. Simons Island, Ga. The first family motored far off the coast of the resort island, where they spent a holiday vacation. less

President Jimmy Carter and daughter Amy show off part of their catch from a 12-hour fishing trip, May 29, 1977, in St. Simons Island, Ga. The first family motored far off the coast of the resort island, where ... more

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President Jimmy Carter and daughter Amy wade into the Atlantic Ocean, May 30, 1977, at Sea Island, Ga. The president took Amy swimming late in the afternoon. Earlier in the day they had seen Mrs. Carter off on her seven-nation tour of Latin America. less

President Jimmy Carter and daughter Amy wade into the Atlantic Ocean, May 30, 1977, at Sea Island, Ga. The president took Amy swimming late in the afternoon. Earlier in the day they had seen Mrs. Carter off ... more

President Jimmy Carter shows his reaction as victory neared in the third game of softball during his hometown vacation in Plains, Ga., Aug. 9, 1977. President Carter’s White House Staff beat the Billy Carter Press All Stars 19-17 in a pitcher’s duel. Billy’s team won the first two games. less

President Jimmy Carter shows his reaction as victory neared in the third game of softball during his hometown vacation in Plains, Ga., Aug. 9, 1977. President Carter’s White House Staff beat the Billy Carter ... more

Ronald Reagan takes his wife Nancy for a canoe ride on a pond at their mountaintop ranch near Santa Barbara, Calif., July 27, 1976, after announcing in Los Angeles that he had selected liberal Republican U.S. Sen. Richard S. Schweiker as his vice presidential running mate if nominated at the GOP National Convention in Kansas City. less

Ronald Reagan takes his wife Nancy for a canoe ride on a pond at their mountaintop ranch near Santa Barbara, Calif., July 27, 1976, after announcing in Los Angeles that he had selected liberal Republican U.S. ... more

President Ronald Reagan shows his boot following the signing of his tax bill at his California vacation home, Rancho del Cielo, near Santa Barbara, Calif., Aug. 14, 1981.

President Ronald Reagan shows his boot following the signing of his tax bill at his California vacation home, Rancho del Cielo, near Santa Barbara, Calif., Aug. 14, 1981.

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Reagan does his best Charles Bronson impersonation on his California ranch in 1984.

Reagan does his best Charles Bronson impersonation on his California ranch in 1984.

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U.S. President Ronald Reagan carries briefcase and duffel bag as he arrives at the airport, Aug., 26, 1984 in Santa Monica, Calif. Reagan, who was on vacation at his ranch in Santa Barbara, arrived in Los Angeles for three days of private meetings. less

U.S. President Ronald Reagan carries briefcase and duffel bag as he arrives at the airport, Aug., 26, 1984 in Santa Monica, Calif. Reagan, who was on vacation at his ranch in Santa Barbara, arrived in Los ... more

Vice President George Bush fields another question during a news conference in front of his Kennebunkport, Maine home, May 27, 1988, with his wife, Barbara, right, at his side. Bush, who was at his vacation retreat home for close to a week, said he wasn't bothered by polls that give Michael Dukakis a double-digit lead. less

Vice President George Bush fields another question during a news conference in front of his Kennebunkport, Maine home, May 27, 1988, with his wife, Barbara, right, at his side. Bush, who was at his vacation ... more

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President-elect George H. Bush waves to onlookers as his boat pulls away from the dock in Islamorada, Fla., early on Jan. 14, 1989. Bush and several friends planned to fish the flats of the Florida Everglades on the second day of their three-day Florida fishing vacation. less

President-elect George H. Bush waves to onlookers as his boat pulls away from the dock in Islamorada, Fla., early on Jan. 14, 1989. Bush and several friends planned to fish the flats of the Florida ... more

President George H. Bush, second from right, holds a fish in his hand as he points in a line from his boat during a fishing excursion in the waters near his vacation home in Kennebunkport, Maine, on May 20, 1989. Others in the boat are unidentified. less

President George H. Bush, second from right, holds a fish in his hand as he points in a line from his boat during a fishing excursion in the waters near his vacation home in Kennebunkport, Maine, on May 20, ... more

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President George Bush reacts to missing a putt on the 18th hole of the golf course at Andrews Air Force Base, April 12, 1992. Bush stopped to play golf at the course on his way back to the White House after spending the weekend at Camp David. less

President George Bush reacts to missing a putt on the 18th hole of the golf course at Andrews Air Force Base, April 12, 1992. Bush stopped to play golf at the course on his way back to the White House after ... more

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President George H. Bush stretches on a fence rail before jogging near his vacation home in Kennebunkport, Maine, July 1, 1989.

President George H. Bush stretches on a fence rail before jogging near his vacation home in Kennebunkport, Maine, July 1, 1989.

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President George H. W. Bush, center, and first lady Barbara Bush, right, wave from their boat Fidelity while stopped at a local eatery, July 2, 1989, at Cape Porpoise, Maine. The Bushes were vacationing at their home on the Maine coast for the holiday weekend. less

President George H. W. Bush, center, and first lady Barbara Bush, right, wave from their boat Fidelity while stopped at a local eatery, July 2, 1989, at Cape Porpoise, Maine. The Bushes were vacationing at ... more

President George H. Bush pauses with a tee in his mouth while playing golf at the Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine, July 3, 1989. Bush spent the holiday weekend at his vacation home on the coast of Maine. less

President George H. Bush pauses with a tee in his mouth while playing golf at the Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine, July 3, 1989. Bush spent the holiday weekend at his vacation home on the coast ... more

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President George H. Bush fishes with his oldest son George W. Bush, second from left, and son, Jeb Bush, without cap, off the Maine coast near his Kennebunkport, Maine home on Aug. 19, 1989. The president, who was still trying to catch his first fish on this trip, was on a three-week vacation with his family. Man at left is unidentified Secret Service agent. less

President George H. Bush fishes with his oldest son George W. Bush, second from left, and son, Jeb Bush, without cap, off the Maine coast near his Kennebunkport, Maine home on Aug. 19, 1989. The president, who ... more

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President George H. Bush gives a thumbs-up to photographers from his boat Fidelity while cruising the harbor in Wells, Maine, on Sept. 2, 1989. The president spent Labor Day weekend at his vacation home in Kennebunkport, Maine. Man at right is unidentified. less

President George H. Bush gives a thumbs-up to photographers from his boat Fidelity while cruising the harbor in Wells, Maine, on Sept. 2, 1989. The president spent Labor Day weekend at his vacation home in ... more

President George H. W. Bush displays a pollock, a small fish barely larger than his lure, for photographers, Sept. 1, 1989, in Kennebunkport, Me. The president, who had bad luck fishing on his vacation, denied that he had caught the fish. less

President George H. W. Bush displays a pollock, a small fish barely larger than his lure, for photographers, Sept. 1, 1989, in Kennebunkport, Me. The president, who had bad luck fishing on his vacation, denied ... more

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President-elect Bill Clinton is joined by fellow participants of the Renaissance Weekend during the second half of his run at Hilton Head Island, S.C., Dec. 31, 1992. Clinton and his family were vacationing in a private home on the island. less

President-elect Bill Clinton is joined by fellow participants of the Renaissance Weekend during the second half of his run at Hilton Head Island, S.C., Dec. 31, 1992. Clinton and his family were vacationing in ... more

President Bill Clinton reacts as he looks at his golf score card during a golf match at the Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard, Aug. 22, 1993. The Clinton family was spending their vacation on the popular New England island. less

President Bill Clinton reacts as he looks at his golf score card during a golf match at the Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard, Aug. 22, 1993. The Clinton family was spending their ... more

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President Bill Clinton and his wife, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, smartly attired in Hawaii-style floral prints, share a hearty laugh at remarks before the introduction of the president on the beach at Waikiki, Honolulu, July 11, 1993. Some 20,000 came to hear Clinton speak on the first day of the first family's short vacation in Hawaii. less

President Bill Clinton and his wife, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, smartly attired in Hawaii-style floral prints, share a hearty laugh at remarks before the introduction of the president on the beach at ... more

President Bill Clinton (right), his daughter Chelsea, (far left) and some unidentified friends of Chelsea's prepare to go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay marine life preserve outside Honolulu on the third day of the Clinton family visit to Hawaii, July 13, 1993. less

President Bill Clinton (right), his daughter Chelsea, (far left) and some unidentified friends of Chelsea's prepare to go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay marine life preserve outside Honolulu on the third day of the ... more

President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea take a horseback ride on Grouse Mountain in the resort town of Beaver Creek, Colo., Aug. 15, 1993. The president wrapped up a two-day vacation in the Rockies when he left Colorado to attend the Democratic Governor's Association meeting in Tulsa, Okla. less

President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea take a horseback ride on Grouse Mountain in the resort town of Beaver Creek, Colo., Aug. 15, 1993. The president wrapped up a two-day vacation in the Rockies when he ... more

President Bill Clinton greets unidentified visitors to Andrew Air Force Base, Md., Aug. 19, 1993, before his departure for Martha’s Vineyard. Clinton and his family spent 11 days vacationing on the Massachusetts island. less

President Bill Clinton greets unidentified visitors to Andrew Air Force Base, Md., Aug. 19, 1993, before his departure for Martha’s Vineyard. Clinton and his family spent 11 days vacationing on the ... more

President Clinton tees off on the first hole at the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club, Aug. 16, 1995, in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The president's mountain vacation in the Grand Tetons got off to a rocky start after hitting his first shot too high and too far to the left. less

President Clinton tees off on the first hole at the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club, Aug. 16, 1995, in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The president's mountain vacation in the Grand Tetons got off to a rocky start after ... more

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The first family share a laugh as they watch elk graze in a meadow in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming on Aug. 12, 1996. President Clinton, his wife Hillary and daughter Chelsea spent a day of their vacation hiking in Yellowstone. less

The first family share a laugh as they watch elk graze in a meadow in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming on Aug. 12, 1996. President Clinton, his wife Hillary and daughter Chelsea spent a day of their ... more

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A member of an Air Force crash investigation team surveys on Aug. 20, 1996, the tail section of an Air Force C-130 that crashed and burned near the top of Sleeping Indian near Jackson, Wyo. The C-130, which carried support equipment for President Clinton's vacation, went down on takeoff. Nine people were killed in the crash. less

A member of an Air Force crash investigation team surveys on Aug. 20, 1996, the tail section of an Air Force C-130 that crashed and burned near the top of Sleeping Indian near Jackson, Wyo. The C-130, which ... more

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President Clinton reacts to missing a putt on the ninth green Aug. 17, 1995, outside Jackson Hole, Wyo. This was the president's second day of golf while on vacation. He played 37 holes the day before.

President Clinton reacts to missing a putt on the ninth green Aug. 17, 1995, outside Jackson Hole, Wyo. This was the president's second day of golf while on vacation. He played 37 holes the day before.

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President Clinton holds a golf tee in his teeth while pulling a club from his bag during a round at Farm Neck Country Club in Oak Bluffs, Mass., Aug. 22, 1997. The president was wrapping up the first week of a three-week vacation on Martha's Vineyard in Cape Cod. less

President Clinton holds a golf tee in his teeth while pulling a club from his bag during a round at Farm Neck Country Club in Oak Bluffs, Mass., Aug. 22, 1997. The president was wrapping up the first week of a ... more

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President Clinton and daughter Chelsea go for a horseback ride at the J.Y. Ranch on Aug. 21, 1995, outside Jackson, Wyo. The president's horse was named Buster and Chelsea rode Peanut. The ranch was owned by the Rockefeller family, the Clintons' hosts in Jackson Hole. less

President Clinton and daughter Chelsea go for a horseback ride at the J.Y. Ranch on Aug. 21, 1995, outside Jackson, Wyo. The president's horse was named Buster and Chelsea rode Peanut. The ranch was owned by ... more

President Bush and his father, former President Bush, left, walk up the ramp at a dock in Scarborough, Maine, where they campaigned on behalf of Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. The president made the half-hour trip by sea from his family's home at Kennebunkport, where he was visiting before starting vacation at his Crawford, Texas, ranch. less

President Bush and his father, former President Bush, left, walk up the ramp at a dock in Scarborough, Maine, where they campaigned on behalf of Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. The president made the half-hour ... more

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President Bush leaps over the side of his father's speedboat, Fidelity II, as they arrive in Scarborough, Maine, to campaign for Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Aug. 3, 2002.

President Bush leaps over the side of his father's speedboat, Fidelity II, as they arrive in Scarborough, Maine, to campaign for Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Aug. 3, 2002.

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President Bush stretches out in his golf cart at the Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine, Aug. 4, 2002. Bush was visiting his family and playing golf with his father, former President George H.W. Bush, before starting vacation at his Crawford, Texas, ranch. less

President Bush stretches out in his golf cart at the Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine, Aug. 4, 2002. Bush was visiting his family and playing golf with his father, former President George H.W. ... more

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President Bush drives his pickup truck at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, Aug. 9, 2002, where he was vacationing for nearly a month. At Crawford, the president said, "I'm able to clear my mind and it helps me put it all in perspective." less

President Bush drives his pickup truck at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, Aug. 9, 2002, where he was vacationing for nearly a month. At Crawford, the president said, "I'm able to clear my mind and it helps me ... more

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In this Aug. 6, 2003, file photo, President George W. Bush reacts to a reporter's question as to whether he has gained weight on his vacation, prior to entering the Coffee Station restaurant in Crawford, Texas. With him are Secretary of State Colin Powell, left, first lady Laura Bush, far right, and Alma Powell, Colin Powell's wife, second right. Bush was criticized for spending nearly 500 days at his ranch in Crawford during his two terms in office. He was there in August 2001 when he received a CIA briefing paper warning of al-Qaida's intentions to strike the United States — about a month before the Sept. 11 attacks would occur. In 2005, he remained on vacation after Hurricane Katrina swamped New Orleans and devastated the Gulf Coast. less

In this Aug. 6, 2003, file photo, President George W. Bush reacts to a reporter's question as to whether he has gained weight on his vacation, prior to entering the Coffee Station restaurant in Crawford, Texas. ... more

President Bush carries his dog Barney into his pickup truck before driving back to his ranch house after meeting the press on the ranch in Crawford, Texas on Aug. 13, 2003. Bush appeared before the press with his team of economic advisers after meeting with them on his August vacation. less

President Bush carries his dog Barney into his pickup truck before driving back to his ranch house after meeting the press on the ranch in Crawford, Texas on Aug. 13, 2003. Bush appeared before the press with ... more

President Bush holds up a striped bass that he caught while fishing with his father, former President Bush, off the coast of Kennebunk, Maine, June 14, 2003.

President Bush holds up a striped bass that he caught while fishing with his father, former President Bush, off the coast of Kennebunk, Maine, June 14, 2003.

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President George W. Bush, celebrating his 55th birthday, smiles as his father, former President Bush, steers their golf cart at the Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine, July 6, 2001. The family group included Bush's parents, former President Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush, sister Dorothy and brother Jeb, the governor of Florida. less

President George W. Bush, celebrating his 55th birthday, smiles as his father, former President Bush, steers their golf cart at the Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine, July 6, 2001. The family group ... more

In this image obtained Jan. 3, 2012 and released by The White House, President Barack Obama is shown as he celebrates the new year swimming in the ocean in his native state of Hawaii, on his annual Christmas vacation with family and friends, at Pyramid Rock Beach in Kaneohe Bay. less

In this image obtained Jan. 3, 2012 and released by The White House, President Barack Obama is shown as he celebrates the new year swimming in the ocean in his native state of Hawaii, on his annual Christmas ... more

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In this Aug. 13, 2008 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., eats shaved ice with his daughters Sasha Obama, 7, second from left, and Malia Obama, 10, second from right, and unidentified friends in Kailua, Hawaii for a vacation. less

In this Aug. 13, 2008 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., eats shaved ice with his daughters Sasha Obama, 7, second from left, and Malia Obama, 10, second from right, and ... more

White House staffers Ben Finkenbinder and Nick Shapiro carry surfboards as they walk away from Air Force One after arriving with President Barack Obama at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Jan. 4, 2011, following Obama's two-week vacation with his family in Hawaii. less

White House staffers Ben Finkenbinder and Nick Shapiro carry surfboards as they walk away from Air Force One after arriving with President Barack Obama at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Jan. 4, 2011, ... more